The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is Germany's national aeronautics and space research center, based in Cologne with offices across the country and internationally. DLR conducts extensive research and development in various fields, including aeronautics, space, energy, transport, defense, and security. It also serves as Germany's space agency, responsible for planning and implementing the national space program. With a history spanning over 115 years, DLR has evolved through significant mergers and integrations, enhancing its capabilities in aerospace research. The center operates advanced facilities, including wind tunnels, flight simulators, and research aircraft, to support its work. DLR focuses on both basic and applied research, developing technologies for environmental protection, mobility, and communication, while also managing national and international projects in collaboration with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA).